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Day Five: Some Unexpected “Gifts” from Your Casual Valentine (Part Two)

presentThere are gifts that you would likely want to receive from your true love, but these are some gifts that you would not want to get from your Valentine…

Day Four: Some Unexpected “Gifts” from Your Casual Valentine (Part One)

presentThere are gifts that you would likely want to receive from your Valentine, but these are a couple gifts that you would not want to get from your Valentine…

Day Two: Dealing with that Pimple before the Big Date – Acne

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Three days before your hot date and you find a huge monster of a pimple on your face! Don’t stress – Skinsight is here to help! Just follow these steps.

Day One: Looking Your Best for Your Valentine – General Skin Health

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Whether you want to keep your skin healthy for that special someone or practice some self-love by loving your skin, here are some tips from Skinsight for great skin.

12 Days of Dermatology – Day Eight: Acne

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Everyone would rather have the white stuff on the ground than whiteheads on the face, especially during this time of year. Whether you’re naughty or nice, acne is one gift everyone would send back if they could.

12 Days of Dermatology – Day Two: Indoor Tanning

tanning bedOn the second day of Christmas, try not to give the gift of artificial sun. Instead, give your loved one a bronzer, which can be applied over sunscreen, for a sun-kissed look without the skin damage!

Hand Sanitizer and Children

Hand sanitizerWith concerns about the H1N1 swine flu and other infectious diseases, many schools are adding hand sanitizer to their list of required supplies this year. But this policy leads to several questions: What should we look for when selecting a hand sanitizer? Do these products really work? If they do work, will using them create drug-resistant organisms?

No doubt some of you have seen concerning e-mail reports of children becoming gravely ill after ingesting hand sanitizer. I have two school-aged children, and I decided to find the answers before I set out to buy our school supplies.

The Dangers of Tanning: Skin Cancer in Younger People

MelanomaSkin cancer is now the most prevalent form of cancer in America. The common belief is that skin cancer primarily affects older individuals who have had decades of exposure to the sun. However, we are now finding that skin cancer is skewing to a younger demographic. The reasons are not entirely clear, but we can speculate as to the causes. In my practice, I’m treating skin cancer more frequently among people as young as 25.

Tattoo Removal Gives At-Risk Youth a Second Chance

Youth TattooI want to recognize a dermatologist who is making a difference in the lives of others with a story I am inspired to share with readers.

Dr. Bryna Kane is a dermatologist and assistant clinical professor at the University of California. Raised by parents who survived the Holocaust, Dr. Kane witnessed firsthand the negative effect that tattoos could have on a person’s life. The tattoos used for identification in concentration camps would often cause hepatitis infections and other diseases. But the psychological effects were just as negative, serving as a constant reminder of a horrific and traumatizing experience. Holocaust survivors inspired Dr. Kane to help others manage unwanted tattoos.

Top Acne Myths

Acne VulgarisWhen it comes to acne, there’s a world of information out there that doesn’t square with the truth. That’s likely not shocking because most acne sufferers are intensely engaged with the condition and have tried everything to treat it. Many believe common myths about acne and repeat them to others, perpetuating the myths and misinformation. Here are a few examples of “common wisdom” that many share about acne.

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